More Jet Trainers to the Mediterranean
21 June, 2019

Recently, Italy, one of the countries on the Mediterranean coast where tensions are at an extreme stage, ordered a jet trainer.

Under the agreement signed with Leonardo for the Italian Air Force, 13 M345HET (High Efficiency Trainer) will be procured. With the agreement signed for aircraft that will replace the old MB339s, the company will provide logistical support for five years, as well as ground-based training systems.

Planes to be delivered in 2020. M345HET is an advanced model of M345. The M345HET, which made its maiden flight on December 21, 2018, is planned to procurement a total of 45 units, including for the Italian Air Force demonstration team Frecce Tricolore.